Category Buyer

**Job Purpose**:
Responsible for Procurement of Refinery and Petrochemicals under category Mechanical (Static Materials) for O & M and CAPEX requirements. As a part of business operations, Nayara and its partners dealt with procurement of a large number categories, **Mechanical (Static Materials) for O&M and CAPEX is one of such category **. The Fulfilment Manager will be responsible for ensuring execution of requirement under Mechanical (Static Materials and O&M Services) category in cost effective supply and establishing strategic partnerships with suppliers. This position will interact with a number of functions in the organization and will report to the Sub-category Manager - Mechanical (Static Materials).

**Accountabilities & Responsibilities**:
**ACCOUNTABILITIES**

**ACTIVITIES
- 1- Category Action Plan for ProcurementShould have in-depth procurement work experience, knowledge of SAP ERP primarily MM module, indirect taxation policies, good communication skills, inter-personal skills etc.

**Procurement Strategy Execution**:

- To conduct procurement Tender / RFX process for smooth delivery of requirements to procurement category managers as per approved sourcing strategies.
- Drive timely execution of tenders, follow up with vendors for submission of technical and commercial bids & submit the same to technical dept. for review.

**Decision Making**:

- Drive individually overall procurement process including RFX/Tender, preparation of quotation comparative statement (QCS), price comparison against last purchase and negotiations & processing Note for approval (NFA) & Purchase Orders for tactical activities as defined in sourcing strategy & DOA up to Rs. 10 lacs per transaction (This value shall vary based on category volumes).
- Review of open PRs of material & services and closure of same.
- Review of open POs of material & services under category and expedite with supplier/contractor for timely execution of same. Also, short close the POs on a regular (quarterly basis) thru Category Manager.

**Vendor Management**:

- Ensure vendor registration form and data is complete and act as an interface with compliance team to ensure third party due diligence is conducted as per company policy.
- Single point interface for Trade Finance w.r.t. LC opening/closure, EMD collection & return, BG collection, extension and return.
- Co-ordinate with supplier for timely submission of documents as per agreed terms in PO. Also work with Material management cell, Indirect taxation & finance for completion of GRN & bill booking/payment.
- Provide real-time information on status of all orders; provide feedback on order issues to category leads.
- Other Responsibility
- Interaction with planning & analytics team to prepare spend analytics and demand planning. Review & Monitor data and present the same to management for respective categories
- Execute sourcing strategy.
- Prepare goal oriented negotiations strategy & get it approved from category lead the to achieve the same for value defined.
- 2- Develop In-house database- Establish accurate, reliable data base of suppliers. Track & monitor category spend, demand plan & notify deviations within the category.3
- Key Performance Indicator- Saving (p.a.) within the category.
- Trend in category material & services with respect to plan.
- Development of new/alternate supplier for category.
- Monitor & Evaluate Supplier Performance.
- PR-PO Cycle Time (i.e. TAT) Timely Delivery of Ordered Materials**Skills & Knowledge**:
**Educational Qualifications & Certifications**:B.E. - Mechanical**Relevant (Functional/Level) & Total Years of Experience**:8 to 10 years’ experience in in various aspects of Mechanical Materials Procurement in Large Scale Refinery / Petrochemicals or any other large scale industries. Experience in SAP.**Functional Skills**:

- Knowledge of Principle of Sourcing, category management, buying channel.
- Sourcing within Approved Budget.
- Planning of Purchase & Services within the Category.
- Accountable for getting best prices from market along with stringent contractual terms, & vendor selection.
- System development & implementation.
- Adherence of policies, procedures.
- Compliance of all Legal & statutory requirement.
- Working knowledge of all aspects Procurement (Material & Services).

Time Management**Behavioral Skills**:

- Negotiations Skills
- Communication Skills
- Managerial Skills
- Coordination Skills